El Molino Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, El Molino Restaurant has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which El Molino Restaurant's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw fish stored directly above bottles of milk, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: In reach in cooler raw fish filets stored above open bag of hot dogs, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen at cook line ceiling tiles soiled with food splatter, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cooked line steam table and flip top cooler cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At kitchen cook line floor tiles in disrepair with standing water in between tiles, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area, repair tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In kitchen sewage like odor, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted and pitted with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around hand washing sink in kitchen next to fryers soiled with food splatter and grease build up, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
26
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in flip top cooler #2; raw shell eggs (62F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Eggs held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved eggs to walk In cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler beef tongue (45-47F). Per operator food was made yesterday at 5pm. Per operator food was placed into walk in cooler after to cool down. Observed cooling uncovered and in large container. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fryer; fries (100F - Hot Holding). Observed food stored in fryer under no temperature control. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed fries into oven to reheat to 165F. Observed soup (118-184F - Hot Holding) stored on grill. Observed some parts out of temperature. Operator placed soup into steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler beef tongue (45-47F). Per operator food was made yesterday at 5pm. Per operator food was placed into walk in cooler after to cool down. Observed cooling uncovered and in large container. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk in cooler (salad 55F at 10:50 to 55F at 11:05 (ambient cooling since 10:00)). At this current rate of cooling salad will not reach 41F or below within four hours. Observed cooling in large container and covered. Advised operator to use shallow pans and uncover. Operator placed salad into shallow pan and placed back in to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
41
Feb 14, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table; sausages (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (121F - Hot Holding) Per operator all items mentioned held at steam table for approximately an hour. Advised operator to reheat to 165+F **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen;Reach in Cooler across from stove;raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items mentioned above not prepared or portioned today Per operator all items mentioned above held in cooler overnight See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Kitchen;Reach in Cooler across from stove; raw shell eggs (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler overnight Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen;Reach in Cooler across from stove; raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items mentioned above not prepared or portioned today Per operator all items mentioned above held in cooler overnight **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Kitchen;Reach in Cooler across from stove; raw shell eggs (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler overnight See stop sale **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk-in freezer; Raw chicken stored above raw pork Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in Cooler; Cooked pork stored below raw portioned beef Advised operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk-in freezer; Raw chicken stored above cooked pork Advised operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put finger in mouth then handled clean utensils without washing hands first. Advised employee who washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Reach-in a cooler; cut tomatoes (56F - Cooling)since 11:30am @2:08@3:20-55F; cut lettuce (58F - Cooling)since 11:30am@2:09@3:20-same Advised operator who moved to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in Cooler across from stove in kitchen. Advised operator **Warning**
14-74-7
26
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk-in Freezer; Raw chicken stored above cooked beef Operator fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in Cooler; Raw Beef stored above cut onions Raw Beef stored above cooked potatoes Operator fixed all items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in Cooler; raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler for approximately three hours Operator moved to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cookline; Employee removed wet towel that fell in garbage bin and continued to handle clean utensils without washing hands. Advised operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cookline; Employee handled dirty utensils then washed hands with no soap and proceeded to handle clean utensils. Advised employee who washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Reach in Cooler; Raw chicken stored above raw beef Advised operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-13-5
41
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
26
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers stored above juices inside walk in freezer Advised operator to stored properly **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: A plastic container with Raw beef over bags with juices inside walk in freezer Advised operator to stored properly **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live small flying insects in kitchen, food storage area . Observed approximately 150 live small flying insects: Approximately 50 inside dry storage landing in seal boxes of coconut flakes and sugar. Approximately 50 on hallway outside dry storage leading to back door ,landing on bottles of soda. Approximately 50 on box with cups on hallway next to walk in cooler. This areas area next to 3 compartment sink on an area away from prep area or cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Approximately 10 inside dry storage landing in seal boxes of coconut flakes and sugar. Approximately 15 on hallway outside dry storage leading to back door ,landing on table. Approximately 4 landing on empty shelf on hallway next to walk in cooler. This areas area next to 3 compartment sink on an area away from prep area or cook line **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple containers with proteins , chicken, pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler and walk-in freezer Advised operator to stored properly at least 6" from the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Same **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
70
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At 0 ppm chlorine. Operator primed. Chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food ( raw chicken)to handling clean utensils without washing hands. Operator washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live small flying insects in kitchen, food storage area . Observed approximately 150 live small flying insects: Approximately 50 inside dry storage landing in seal boxes of coconut flakes and sugar. Approximately 50 on hallway outside dry storage leading to back door ,landing on bottles of soda. Approximately 50 on box with cups on hallway next to walk in cooler. This areas area next to 3 compartment sink on an area away from prep area or cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags( thank you to go bags) used in direct contact with food( peppers) inside reach in freezer Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers stored above juices inside walk in freezer Advised operator to stored properly **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers stored above beef empanadas inside reach in cooler on prep area Raw beef stored above hotdogs inside flip top cooler on cook line Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar cooler milk 46F cold Holding, chimichurri 48F cold hold holding Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside small hot box on cook line chcharon 120F hot Holding in container on top of flat top grill , cooked steak 125F hot Holding . Per operator both products stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved products to fryer for reheating to 165F+ **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink cook line. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Multiple containers with proteins , chicken, pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler and walk-in freezer Advised operator to stored properly at least 6" from the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
26
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line flip top cooler(s); (right side) cooked pasta salad (60°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding). At bar Sliding glass door reach in; milk (50°F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours. At prep area; Potato corn plantain soup (130°F - Cooling 1:20pm/125°F - Cooling 1:35pm). Soup stored in deep pot covered by lid. Operator stated cooling since 11:30am, at this rate soup did not reach 70°F within 2 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep area; Potato corn plantain soup (130°F - Cooling 1:20pm/125°F - Cooling 1:35pm). Soup stored in deep pot covered by lid. Operator stated cooling since 11:30am, at this rate soup did not reach 70°F within 2 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line flip top cooler(s); (right side) cooked pasta salad (60°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding). At bar Sliding glass door reach in; milk (50°F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. A cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees working/engaged in food preparation, no currently certified food service manager on duty. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in freezer; container of sauce stored on floor. Advised Operator to store food 6 inches on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
41
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding chorizo 93° in steam table being held less than four hours. Employee time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk 51° at espresso station at front line being held less than 4 hours. Employee moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...beef stock 44°-45° in walk in cooler . Per manager food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Advise operator to discarded food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...employee washing utensils in 3 compartment sink, not sanitized utensils after rinse. Reviewed sanitizer solution prepared with employee, employee sanitized utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken, raw beef above salsa in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw chicken directly top of the raw beef in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...beef stock 44°-45° in walk in cooler . Per manager food was cooked yesterday **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...cups, plate, spoons , towel in handwashing sink at front line . Employee moved those utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...flour, sugar, salt, bread crumbs
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils KNIFE stored between equipment at kitchen, employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
29
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly....00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above sauce in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce...raw beef above cut potatoes at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw beef above raw fish at reach in cooler ... raw chicken above raw beef at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Milk 66° at server station being held more than four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Milk 66° at server station being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded milk. ..tuna salad 47° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held less than four hours. Operator moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at dishwashing area. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade . Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored cups spoons , container in handwashing sink at server station, Dishmachine area. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in dishmachine. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor....soup sauce at walk in cooler, onion prep station by the ice machine . Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
18
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Molino Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Molino Restaurant on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Molino Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Molino Restaurant.
How does El Molino Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
El Molino Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has El Molino Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Molino Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Molino Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Molino Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Molino Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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